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TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect overnight lane closures on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Tuesday, June 11th, 2013, 9:25am
TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect overnight lane closures on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - According to the NCDOT press release, The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will have temporary overnight lane closures on Thursday, June 13 at 9pm until 5am Friday, June 14.

This closure is necessary so crews can perform maintenance on the lighting system and grid deck flooring on the bridge.

Plan for delays if you are heading in or out of town during the overnight hours.

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'Click it or Ticket' campaign celebrates 20 years

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 11:04am
'Click it or Ticket' campaign celebrates 20 years

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Monday, May 20th marks the 20th anniversary of North Carolina DOT “Click or Ticket” campaign.

According to the press release, North Carolina was the first state to launch this safety program in 1993.

The release also states, The Click it or Ticket campaign runs through Memorial Day weekend and ends on June 2nd.  During this time officers will cite driver’s state wide who do not buckle up.  

To learn more information about this campaign visit this link or visit  their website at, http://www.ncdot.gov/.

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Portion of Blue Clay Road to close as crews film scenes for 'Tammy'

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 12:50pm
Portion of Blue Clay Road to close as crews film scenes for 'Tammy'

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – According to a news release, a portion of Blue Clay Road will be closed to traffic on Tuesday, May 14 while crews film the a scene for the movie Tammy.

 Blue Clay Road will be closed is from Old Mill Road to Holly Road. 

The release alos states that crews from the production are notifying residents and businesses around the area. Notifications will be placed for drivers.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Closures on I-40 and N.C. 133/ N.C.117 bridges

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, April 8th, 2013, 8:12am
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Closures on I-40 and N.C. 133/ N.C.117 bridges

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - According to a press release from North Carolina DOT, Weather permitting, NC DOT crews will work on routine inspections on the I-40 and U.S. 117/N.C. 133 bridges over the Cape Fear River in New Hanover County on Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12.

The inspections will require closures on the eastbound and westbound lanes on I-40 bridges and on the U.S. 177/N.C. 113 bridge between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day.

Drivers should plan for extra time crossing the bridges during that week and use caution in the area.

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Expect lane closures on M.L.K. Parkway Bridge near 23rd Street

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 11:13am
Expect lane closures on M.L.K. Parkway Bridge near 23rd Street

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – According to a press release from the North Carolina DOT, bridge inspections will result in lane closures on  MLK Parkway/U.S. 74 bridge over Smith Creek and 23rd Street beginning Tuesday, April 2 through Friday, April 12.

 Inspections will only be done during the work week between 9:30 am to 3:30 p.m. Crews will only work on one lane at a time. Constrction will take place for the next two weeks. 

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Castle Hayne Road down to one lane Tuesday

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 10:52am
Castle Hayne Road down to one lane Tuesday

CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WECT) - One lane heading south on Castle Hayne Road near U.S. 117 will be closed on Tuesday, April 2.

This closure is necessary so NC DOT crews can seal cracks along the road.

Construction is expected to be completed by 4pm Tuesday, April 2.

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'Operation Slow Down' yields more than 13,500 citations statewide

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 10:46am
(Source: MGN Online/USMC)

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – More than 13,500 drivers across North Carolina were recently cited for speeding during the Highway Patrol's Operation Slow Down campaign. The campaign was done in combination with the Governor's Highway Safety Program No Need to Speed effort.

According to officials, speeding is the leading cause of traffic accidents and fatalities throughout the state and across the country.

Highway Patrol investigated 1,801 fatal accidents in North Carolina in 2012. Of those, 245 deaths were contributed to speed, compared to 244 in 2011, according to the NC Highway Patrol.

Despite the end of the Operation Slow Down campaign, troopers will continue to aggressively enforce the speed limits in North Carolina.

"Our number one priority is to ensure the safety of the motoring public," said Bill Grey, commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

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